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What is Newborn Screening?

Many parents are unaware of the conditions included in screening, or that it varies from state to state. Baby’s First Test brings together resources to help guide parents and health professionals alike.

What Your State Offers

Every state has its own Newborn Screening program. Learn about it.

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Get information about the 80 screenable conditions.

What To Expect

Newborn screening is just one of many things that happen in the first few days after a baby is born. The following information can help prepare expecting parents for the newborn screening process and answer common question, such as:

What should I do before birth? What are the screening procedures? What happens to the blood sample? How should I respond to results? What are the screening outcomes?

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An online space dedicated to ongoing conversations about newborn screening.

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National Maps

Newborn Screening is an evolving system that is different throughout the country. 

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Resources

Educational resources from states and organizations across the U.S.

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It’s the first annual Public Health Genetics Week! This week raises awareness and celebrates the efforts of the #publichealthgenetics system. Did you know that #newbornscreening is one of the greatest public health achievements in the 20th century? It began over 50 years ago and continues today, so that all babies born in the United States are screened for certain conditions at birth. Newborn screening has three parts. A heel stick to collect a small blood sample, a pulse oximetry to monitor the amount of oxygen in your baby’s blood, and a hearing screen. We are honored to be a part of this public health system, where each year 12,500 babies with serious but treatable conditions grow up healthy, thanks to newborn screening. #PHGW If you're a new or expecting parent, you may be feeling overwhelmed with information. Get started by learning more about your baby’s first test! #Newbornscreening happens soon after birth and helps health professionals identify and treat babies with a serious, but treatable condition. We created a new page on newborn screening and COVID-19 so you can be informed and prepared to make decisions about how to protect your family’s health. Check out the #linkinbio to learn more! In this month’s newsletter, we shared #telehealth resources for providers, highlighted a recent article about our free online newborn screening educational module, and expressed our gratitude to the entire #newbornscreening community for working tirelessly to meet the needs of babies across the country! Read the full newsletter by clicking the #linkinbio If your baby receives a “positive” or “out-of-range” #newbornscreening result, your baby will need to have follow-up testing to confirm if they have a health condition or not. This follow-up testing is important in order to receive a timely diagnosis and treatment. Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, you can still safely receive the follow-up testing your baby needs. Your healthcare team is committed to ensuring the health and safety of you and your family and are taking the necessary steps to protect and treat you! Newborn screening is one of the most successful public health initiatives in the nation. It began over 50 years ago and continues today! While we are all navigating the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, babies are born every day, and #newbornscreening continues to happen! This essential service helps health professionals identify and treat babies born with a serious, but treatable medical condition. If you have questions about newborn screening, talk to your doctor. Stay up to date with the @cdcgov and your local health department about COVID-19! Learn about the #newbornscreening process, questions to ask your healthcare provider, and how to tell your #newbornscreening story! Sign up for free today by clicking the #linkinbio! #navigatenbs . #repost @expectinghealth . . . Learn about the most common test newborns get - #newbornscreening! Newborn screening is a s state-run public health service that ensures all babies are screened for certain conditions that can cause serious health problems. Expecting Health is excited to announce the launch of Navigate Newborn Screening, a brand new educational module for families. Navigate Newborn Screening is free to access and shares important information about what newborn screening means for babies and their families. Sign up by clicking the #linkinbio.

Healthcare Professionals

We can provide up-to-date information on some of the most commonly asked issues about newborn screening so health care professionals can be prepared to answer questions from their patients.

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